16 FUN WEDDING PARTY PHOTO IDEAS

You worked hard to choose the friends and family members who will be in your wedding party on your big day. For the remainder of your married life, these folks will be a part of your chosen family. It's only natural that you'll want to take photos with your friends and family, so make sure to chat to your photographer about scheduling time for bridal party shots in your schedule. To get you started, here are 16 of our favorite wedding party photo ideas...

CLASSIC SYMMETRICAL

Let's begin with the traditional wedding party shot! The joyful couple is in the middle of the picture, with their entourage on either side. We love this image with a lovely backdrop like your ceremony altar, breathtaking scenery, or greenery. For the most gorgeous photo, make sure to frame the image to showcase the symmetry!

SIDEWAYS CARRY

The sideways carry is a modern-day classic with a slew of different varieties to choose from. For a cute and playful remembrance, have all of the groomsmen pull up the bride or vice versa.

SEATED & COOL

Try posing the guys (or bridesmaids) in a unique form at your site to keep them calm. For this posture, we like to use chairs or stunning staircases. For a double-oh-seven, choose serious facial expressions.

LOOK BEHIND

Collect your best girlfriends and line them up in front of the camera, facing away. The bride is in the center. Each woman should hold her bouquet behind her back, and the bride should gaze over her shoulder at the camera. What a lovely technique to emphasize the importance of the subject.

CLASSIC COUPLES

The couple's image is another typical bridal party posture. Arrange your bridal party in pairs and have them lock arms or stand together in prom pose around the bride and groom in the center. This posture works for any size bridal party and may be done in a variety of angles and forms.

FIRST LOOK

Who's to say that first looks are only for newlyweds? One of the most popular wedding trends is to have a first look with all of the important members of your wedding party, including your parents, bridal party, and even even your children. This one is a lot of fun, and it's a terrific way to remember something special.

TUNNEL OF CHEERS

The snapshot of the tunnel began on the dance floor and has evolved since then. Line up the bridesmaids and groomsmen to make a tunnel, then place the couple in the back or in the middle, jumping or running. This image is so much fun to capture with your friends, no matter how you set it up! Try taking a photo of it during your grand departure or earlier in the evening while jumping through the ceremony arbor.

TRIANGLE

The triangle posture is a terrific shape for your wedding pictures if your wedding party is an even number (not counting the bride and groom). While the groomsmen's party prefers this posture, it's perfectly doable for the ladies as well!

SMOKE BOMBS

What could be more entertaining and playful than a cloud of colorful smoke? Gather your closest friends and let the fireworks fly! You may easily mimic this image with sparklers, confetti, or bubbles.

THE WALK

Let's go for a walk! A candid photo of the bridal party strolling across the grass became one of the most popular posed photos along the route. Adding motion to the photograph encourages more authentic spontaneous reactions and creates a gorgeous image.

OUT OF FOCUS

The out-of-focus stance, like the "look behind," puts the bride or groom in front of the camera, with the bridal party out of focus in the backdrop. This shot can be serious and beautiful, or ridiculous and entertaining. A nice photobomb is one of our favorite things to do.

LEAN IN

This shot is simple and sweet, making it ideal for all of your bridesmaids. Collect your friends and lean in for a nice photo that captures your lovely gowns, faces, and bouquets.

ALBUM COVER

Drama and character take center stage in this exciting and flexible photograph. Imagine you're on the cover of an album, and you're capturing the joy of your big day.

THE BIG KISS

In the foreground, a lovely (or passionate) kiss with the bridal party cheering them on. Bridesmaids can toss their bouquets in the air, while guys applaud with their arms up. Change alter the angles, views, and backdrops of this photo.

BEFORE THE ALTAR

If your wedding altar has a lovely backdrop, it's the ideal location for some bridal party photos following the ceremony. It's also a fantastic location for family portraits.

GETTING READY

While you and your wedding party are getting ready for the big day, don't forget to take some fun getting-ready shots! Start with matching robes or pajamas early on in the process, and then add a couple more once the dress is fluffed and jewelry is on.